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Watkins Glen raising money to honor late mayor

The nonprofit group Watkins Glen Promotions is accepting donations toward the installation of a Memorial at Clute Park.

20 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

1 day ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Geothermal, solar energy coming to DEC Cortland office

On June 17, the DEC announced the groundbreaking of a comprehensive HVAC overhaul at its Crown City sub-office.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland restaurant Yori House abruptly closes

Front view of Yori House restaurant, a bright orange building with a teal door and menu posters in the windows, on a sunny day.

On June 23, Yori House announced its abrupt closure on Facebook, calling the decision difficult and made after much consideration.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca SPCA in urgent need of homes for barn cats, dog foster help

The Ithaca-based shelter "desperately needs" barn placement after an unexpected eviction left them with 27 feral and semi-feral cats.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Family adopts cat after rescue in Seneca Falls

Police officer in uniform holding a tabby cat, posing with two smiling boys at a doorway.

2 kids called Seneca Falls police about a cat stuck in their apartment building.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices

World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.

3 days ago in Community, Environment, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Real Estate

Tompkins County Center of Government to include bike lockers, showers

Quay Thompson, a principal architect at HOLT Architects, said there are "about eight" bicycle lockers that remain part of the $50 million project.

Sports

4 hours ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

4 hours ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Sabres trade Alex Tuch to Capitals

Man with beard wearing a blue cap and matching shirt in a locker room, looking to the side.

The Central New York native has been traded to the Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick and forward David Kampf.

21 hours ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Sports

Cornell field hockey introduces incoming players

Girls' soccer team in red uniforms lined up on a field, with two neon yellow goalkeepers on the right side.

Cornell Head Coach Andy Smith said the newcomers have potential to make an "immediate impact" on the program.

2 days ago in Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports

Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

National

3 hours ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

2 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

2 days ago in National

A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

3 days ago in National

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

3 days ago in National

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.

1 week ago in National

Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

1 week ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

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7 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Tompkins County sees lower EMS response times, official says

Three emergency medical technicians stand beside a white Tompkins County EMS pickup truck in a parking lot.

Tompkins County EMS Program Manager Joe Milliman says wait times are now 1-2 minutes.

8 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Regional

Wells College sale to Hiawatha Institute terminated

The planned sale of the Aurora campus to the Hiawatha Institute has been terminated after the group failed to close on the property and did not meet the terms of the purchase agreement.

8 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Watkins Glen raising money to honor late mayor

The nonprofit group Watkins Glen Promotions is accepting donations toward the installation of a Memorial at Clute Park.

8 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Binghamton man arrested for hate crime facing additional gun charges

Long-barreled rifle with a suppressor resting on a dark surface, left side visible.

State Troopers found two firearms, a large capacity magazine, and a silencer in James Crosby's possession, which he is prohibited from having due to a previous felony conviction.

22 hours ago in Local

Love Living at Home and Panera Bread pair-up for July fundraiser

From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 8th, Panera Bread will donate 30% of proceeds to Love Living at Home.

Entertainment

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